Description
Turkish Eggs, also known as ‘Cilbir,’ is a delicious and creamy Middle Eastern-inspired breakfast dish featuring poached eggs on a bed of garlicky Greek yogurt, drizzled with spiced butter and fresh herbs. Served with crusty bread, it’s a savory and satisfying meal to start your day.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 small garlic clove, finely grated
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper or red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill or parsley
- Salt to taste
- Crusty bread for serving
Instructions
- Prepare Yogurt: In a small bowl, mix Greek yogurt, grated garlic, lemon juice, and salt. Set aside.
- Poach Eggs: Poach eggs in simmering water for 3–4 minutes. Remove and drain on a paper towel.
- Make Spiced Butter: Melt butter with olive oil, add Aleppo pepper, cook briefly, then remove from heat.
- Assemble: Spread garlic yogurt on a plate, top with poached eggs, drizzle with spiced butter, and garnish with herbs.
- Serve: Enjoy with warm crusty bread.
Notes
- Try using labneh for a richer yogurt texture.
- Substitute Aleppo pepper with smoked paprika and red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Poaching, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 215mg
